The Research Industry Council of Australia (RICA) is pleased to advise that nominations are now open for the 2016 RICA Market and Social Research Industry Awards and market and social research organisations are encouraged to nominate their teams and projects.

â€śThe RICA Market and Social Research Awards provide a platform which recognises projects that demonstrate excellence in our industry and showcase the professionalism of Australian research and itâ€™s high standards.Â When done properly, good market and social research has a significant and positive impact on business, social policy planning and Australiaâ€™s futureâ€¦ and thatâ€™s exactly what these industry awards celebrateâ€ť.

â€śEach category will have a judging panel of experts including COOâ€™s, marketing and research management, and advertising executives with experience in the sector evaluating the entries. Winning a RICA Market and Social Research Industry Award is not only an acknowledgement of professional success but demonstrates a long term commitment to better business outcomesâ€ť.

Lee Naylor, Managing Director, The Leading Edge / President, AMSRO

Nominations are open until Thursday, 12 May 2016.Â Award winners will be announced and presented at the awards ceremony session held during the AMSRS National Conference 2016 in Melbourne on 8-9 September 2016.

About the Awards

The RICA Market and Social Research Industry Awards are an initiative of the Research Industry Council of Australia (RICA). This commitment by the peak industry body reflects their focus on promoting the value of market and social research.Â Since launching in 2006 the Awards program has become increasingly popular among AMSRS and AMSRO members and other research professionals, leading to the introduction of the Young Researcher Award (YRA) in 2012 and the Employer of the Year Award (EYA) in 2014.

About Research Industry Council of Australia (RICA)

The Research Industry Council of Australia is the authoritative voice for the market and social research industry in Australia. It is a joint venture of the Australian Market and Social Research Society (AMSRS) and the Association of Market and Social Research Organisations (AMSRO).